News

3/2012

“Pimp my business”

“Pimp my business. Spot market opportunities and exploit them” is the title of the International Pet Conference, which takes place for the first time in Prague …

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Boom in the service category

The US pet supplies market grew by 5.3 per cent to $ 50.96 billion last year. This year the American Pet Products Association (APPA) expects growth of …

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A revolution in progress

The pet supplies trade in Moscow is advancing relentlessly. Not a month goes by without new stores opening in the metropolis of 15 million people.

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The pet supplies trade in Montreal

If you’re looking for new ideas for your business, then you’re in the right place in Montreal. Below we offer an overview of some of the leading …

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Ambitious plans in Hungary

Alphazoo is a relatively new pet speciality chain in Hungary, which is expanding strongly and has ambitious plans for the future.

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Djurens Värld expanding in Sweden

The Swedish franchise company Djurens Värld has ­announced that five stores have decided to join the ­company’s concept in recent months.

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Breaking a taboo in Germany

For over 20 years there has been a taboo in German pet stores on selling dogs. Now this has been broken by Norbert Zajac, proprietor of the world’s …

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It all comes down to fish

The sale of two fish was the starting point for the establishment of Dutch fish wholesaler Ruinemans. The company has been trading for 57 years and has …

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All-time high

With over 1 500 suppliers from an estimated 53 countries, Interzoo will attain an all-time high as the world’s leading pet supplies fair. From 17 to 20 May, …

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The sector comes together in hall 1

The tenth birthday of PET worldwide is at the heart of Dähne Verlag’s Interzoo presentation. The updated “PET Retailers” trade directory and the…

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New concepts and many innovations

Rolf C. Hagen Jr., president and CEO of Rolf C. Hagen, talks about changes in the company, new product ideas and plans for Interzoo.

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“Sweeping changes to the global market”

The market for holistic pet food is growing in many parts of the world. PET worldwide discussed this trend with Warren Hill, president of …

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Concentrating on the core business

After years of restructuring, things have settled down once more at Dutch pet food manufacturer Holland Diervoeders.

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Rising standards and demand

When people in the sector talk about the market for dogs and cats, it is always assumed that this means pet food. The rapid development that the range …

Distribution3/2012

Success story in France

In the last few years, French pet requisites manufacturer Zolux has boosted its range with the acquisition of two companies. It all began, however, with a …

Distribution3/2012

High quality standards

High-quality leather products for dogs, cats and horses have been the traditional focus for the operations of the family-owned firm Hunter. The overall range…

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A sector replete with new confidence

The US pet supplies industry was in upbeat mood at the latest Global Pet Expo in Orlando. The international significance of the show is growing…

Events3/2012

PATS Sandown grows up

The UK‘s leading pet trade show PATS continues to grow in popularity. Compared with last year, visitor attendance at PATS Sandown increased by 13.5 per cent …

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New products

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